"In an age where more and more pianists attempt to impose a mystic, spiritual aura on the music by slowing it down and downplaying its humour, Thibaudet's impeccable taste, Classical poise and affinity for the composer's ironic subtexts are akin to an oasis in the desert. [He] is generally less frisky and brusque in faster pieces than his one-time teacher, yet takes greater care in observing Satie's carefully notated dynamic markings." ***** - Jed Distler, BBC